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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.01, 483.03 and 202.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.01, 483.03 and 202.68 is: 279.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.01 : 483.03 = 202.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.01/483.03 = 202.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.01x = 483.03 × 202.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.01x = 97,900.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,900.52/350.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.71

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